Fans worry that Gears of War: E-Day may deviate from the established lore of the series and may reset some things.
The Savage Marauders | Gears of War Lore
Gears of War fans are a very passionate fan base, and when it comes to the lore and setting of their favorite series, they don't mess around.
Recently, a Reddit thread revealed some deep concerns that fans have about the future direction of the series, specifically Gears of War: E-Day. They raise some valid criticisms regarding lore and narrative consistency.
In the Reddit thread, one user expressed enthusiasm for the return to the old, gritty setting of Gears of War. However, they also expressed concern that the game could adopt an open-world format, similar to Gears 5, as this is something that the hardcore fans were not a fan of in the previous installments.